Terrestrial Talisman'The beaded square on each page is based on the ho-t'u,a Chinese talisman. The four-sided square representsstability and order with its connection to the earth.

Book of Mexican amatyl paper, Japanese kyo paper,bagasse paper, glass seed beads, and thread in a cradleof grape vines on a base of binders board and paper.' 1995

Maternal Chain'My father gave me the root which had been collected by my mother.I named the book for the generational chain that connects us in spirit.

Book of handmade Mexican bark paper, banana fiber paperfrom Costa Rica, glass seed beads, small twigs, and threadin a cradle of a root on a base of binders board and paper.' 1999

Essential InheritanceOne of my parents gathered this piece of driftwood.A physical part of my inheritance, it represents so much more.

Book of Mexican amatyl paper, banana paper, glass seed beads, andthread in a cradle of driftwood on a base of binders board and paper. 2001

Ixchel's Dream'I found the coconut shells along a rocky rise above a beach in Isla Mujeres,Mexico. The name came to me instantly. At the end of the island were theruins of the temple of Ixchel, who was the Mayan moon goddess.

Books of amatyl paper, horn beads, wooden beads, and threadin weathered coconut shells with beads and corn on a base of wood,binders board and paper.' 2002